Photos of the New Spring Arrivals

New Dune and White gingham Forme Jacket. Shown with a Bleach Coral Swiftly top in the top photo and Frond Groovy run shorts in the bottom.

That new bag has hit the US but I don't have a name for it. The colors look like Dune, Black, and Bleach Coral to me. Shown with the new Dune/White gingham Forme Jacket.

It looks like the first batch of the spring season to arrive in the US is: Frond and Bleach Coral Gingham Groovy Run shorts, White Swiftlys in LS, SS, and SL, Bleached Coral Swiftlys in SS and SL, and the two new Forme Jackets in Bleached Coral and Whtie/Dune gingham. One of the photos also said there were Swiftlys coming in Dune.

From Australia - photos of the Beach Runner crop. I am very curious to try these on. They look cute in the photos.

you know i actually like that bag, im not buying anything, including the bag, but i do like it.

ugh, i do not like the frond shorts at all! i did initially but these photos and colour combinations are not appealing to me.

i know many of you will look great in these colours and styles but i just don't like any of it! looks extremely young to me.

i have said it before, and i do not know if its a change in the cuts/hemlines/gussets or what but all these items look so ill fitting and really not flattering. and there is nothing wrong at all with the models. it is perhaps just my perception has changed so severely with ll these days?

I think there are some nice colors and nice items, but it looks so young to me. I'm 31 and buff and small, but I don't really want to wear any of this. I guess I have been spending too much time with Splits 59 and Sweaty Betty....which has made me appreciate a different aesthetic. These brands (along with a couple others I've tried) are more modern and fashion-forward. It's funny, at this time last year I was Lulu crazed. After such a horrible summer/winter last year, I started looking elsewhere, and now that I've seen what is out there and tried new things, I am happy without Lulu. I keep checking this board to see what's coming up (it's hard to let go of a long time obsession cold turkey), but unlike many of you, I haven't jumped back on the band wagon in recent weeks. I'm not buying anything. The bad redesigns, quality problems and poor customer service have left a lasting bad taste with me. I wonder- is anyone else out there with me, or are you all buying?

I'm liking the seaming on the beach runner crops but I noticed in another pic they have a big drawstring on the outside that ties in a bow. I really hate drawstrings on the outside because they make a big lump under a fitted shirt. Maybe I'm being too picky, but it just looks stupid to me. Wish they made it on the inside of the waistband like usual.

I have been waiting for a solid white fitted jacket from Lulu for 2 years now. Why do they aways have to ruin it trying to make it different? I just want a basic WHITE Luon jacket - not denim material, not colorblocked like that hideous white Forme with the Dune shoulders, not this new Forme with a pattern!

Speaking of which, in that photo with the guy lying down, I see a white windbreaker-like jacket. Anyone know if it is new?

Do not fancy the new bag at all. Now im thinking if i should buy another Daily Om to keep as a spare when my current one wears out. The new bags have been disappointing and im so afraid theyd stop producing the daily om! Perfect size for my laptop, gym clothes, make up pouch and my vibrams!

I with you on that, Ive pretty much left Lulu and moved on to other brands. I just have to go over to their FB page once in a while to read all the unhappy customer complaints and I KNOW....Ive made the right decision! too much Lulu BS out there, why would I support a company that really doesn't care about its loyal customers??? No, I haven't been buying very much in the last two years.

Agree with the kermit reference and the kohls teen department references....But yeah, the beach runner crops look promising. I was in the Chicago store this morning and was tempted by the white swiftly they just got in....Anyone care to wager whether white will stain for running, silverescent anti-stink notwithstanding???

Hi anon 11:05, i am gonna be honest with you that the vibrams are not for everyone. SomeSay its a matter of getting used to them but definitely not in my case.

I am used to other minimal shoes like new balance and brooks pure but i am still not 100% comfortable with my vibrams yet. They work will (for me) for short runs, at max 7-8miles. Anything above that i will take my Newtons out. I do my halfs in newtons still.

Perhaps i am a new to barefoot running, but when i get tired towards the end of my run, i realise i tend to land heavily and sometimes drag my feet even. Vibrams are NOT good when you do that.

Yes i did switch due to injury 4 years back. I switched to newtons becuse forefoot running really helped w the pounding on my ankles and heels. I later tried vibrams because they are lighter and because of how they wrap around ur feet. Vibrams increased my speed greatly for my shorter runs (4-5 miles) but for my longer runs and my halfs, i am still moreComfortable in my newtons.

Not buying like I used to. Only purchased the toasty tech tights and brisk items full price (tried a couple of bras but poor fit). Everything else has been at a drastic mark down. Shopped boxing day, boxing week and the warehouse sale. Only purchased because the price was good. Didn't love any of the stuff I bought. Although I have come to quite like the Bundle Up jackets. Have two now. Would never have paid the original asking price of $200. The designs and colours have been poor, quality lacking and crazy prices. Put right off by the cost saving design changes. Absolutely refuse to buy the scuba stretch and forme even though they fit me. I've not had customer service problems, but expect that is just a matter of time.

Have not seriously shopped elsewhere largely because I don't need anything.

The exaggerated curved hem line is just awful. I held my nose and bought the bundle up with this hem since I think I can make it work in a jacket, but it really fails with a top. A while ago either LLA or Lulumum posted a picture of a red curved drop hem top under a regular jacket and the hem hanging down looked like a portion of a tongue sticking out. Really funny looking. That image has stayed with me.

I love the pink and green as well. It's obnoxious ... and I love it. Wondering if the green will go with my current pow pink stuff. Thinking it will probably go with the inkwell CRB I just picked up. (BTW - LOVE the inkwell with Fearless Red and Love Red!)

Anon 4:07 - what made you switch to Newtons? Did you find that you had a period of time where you were adjusting to the shoes? I've had knee issues (swelling now - NOT fun) and am in the market for new shoes anyway. Looking at the Asics Gel Kayono due to the stability and cushion, but I know I need something that gets me more on my forefoot. Unfortunately, my local running store doesn't carry Newtons. Just curious as to how you made the switch.

Does the forme jacket fit TTS - the way the define did? I wear an 8 in the define but a 6 in the scuba stretch and the daily yoga. BTW the daily yoga jacket rocks. Any advice on the forme is much appreciated:)

It's tight fitting in my opinion, but very stretchy material. I am size 4 comfortably in the old scuba hoodies and 4 in the forme is very fitted. Not because of 34C chest because stomach area is fitted as well. I would suggest sizing up if you want it to look more like the online lulu photos, stay with normal size if you don't mind showing everything.

Anon with running injury, you might want to look into Merrell Barefoot. I have a Dash glove that I adore. For me, I was struggling wearing running shoes, because I live in my bare feet and flats. Running in sneakers was very uncomfortable and impeding my natural gait. After the switch, I can run further and faster and not worry about what's on my feet. I wouldn't be surprised if the shoes many runners wear contribute to their injuries.

The reason I prefer the Dash glove to the Vibrams is pretty simple, mostly has to do with a dislike of separation at my toes, and also has to do with the breathability of the shoe. My Vibrams feel heavier, hotter, more restrictive. The Dash glove feels very light and airy.

And on to Lulu, I love the pink, green, and yellow! Very cheerful and refreshing. I wish the Swiftly SL was not shorter, but I love all three of these colors so will have to grab the SS variety. And maybe some gingham speeds :-)

Re shoes and injury: I was an ASICS girl forever, and ran pain free for a long time, but eventually my overstride led to a hip tear. I eventually switched over to Nike Free Run 3s and have been loving them for over a year now, and have done all my training and run half marathons in them. They really make you think about your stride, and for me not only did I fall into a less harsh stride, I also started running faster and with seemingly less effort. I plan to eventually play around with Vibrams but you might want to consider a step in between if you are used to the cushioned shoes. I have friends that like the Kinvara version of the Nike Frees too. Also, lastly, you might want to check out the book Chi Running, and of course, Born to Run. Hope this helps!

I have a pair of newtons and I really like them. I also have the new balance minimus and I wear those to run on the beach. I strike on my forefoot, and the really cushiony shoes really bother my feet. I don't really run more than 6 miles, I am more of a sprinter.

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